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Cory Sandhagen Makes Case For Fights With Frankie Edgar or Dominick Cruz
By FCF Staff
After defeating longtime contender Raphael Assuncao in August, rising bantamweight Cory Sandhagen is making the case for fights with either Frankie Edgar or Dominick Cruz.
Sandhagen faced Assuncao at UFC 241 and worked his way to a unanimous… Read More
UFC Announces Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski Booking
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out its schedule for the fourth quarter of 2019, as the promotion’s announced the date for the expected, Max Holloway versus Alexander Volkanovski fight.
Recently the company announced that Holloway… Read More
Dana White Says Henry Cejudo Needs to Defend 125 Title or Vacate It
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has made it clear he wants to fight a big name in the bantamweight division when he’s ready to return. But, Dana White says the decorated fighter needs to defend the flyweight title against Joseph… Read More
Ricardo Almeida Discusses Potential Match-ups For Fast Rising, Zabit Magomedsharipov
By FCF Staff
Zabit Magomedsharipov has worked his way into top five of the UFC’s 145 division, and recently his coach, Ricardo Almeida, discussed what he would like to see next for the fighter.
Magomedsharipov is coming off a memorable,… Read More
UFC 240: Max Holloway Defends Decision to Give Frankie Edgar Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Not everyone was on board with the UFC’s decision to hand Frankie Edgar a title shot at UFC 240, over Alexander Volkanovski. But clearly featherweight champ Max Holloway has no issues with the move.
Since Volkanovski has… Read More
Chan Sung Jung’s Coach Discusses Next Steps For “The Korean Zombie”, Following Emphatic Win
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung didn’t call anyone out after he quickly put away Renato “Moicano” at UFC Greenville. But, “The Korean Zombie’s” coach reported they intend to keep climbing the featherweight ranks into a title shot.
Jung was… Read More
Renato “Moicano” Says For Him, Fight to do is Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Renato “Moicano” is excited to see Frankie Edgar fight for the UFC’s featherweight title at UFC 240. But, the 145 contender clearly believes that Alexander Volkanovski has earned a title shot.
After Volkaovski defeated the legendary Jose… Read More
UFC 242: Alexander Volkanovski Says if Title Shot Snub Had to Happen, He’s “Glad” it Was For Frankie Edgar
By FCF Staff
Alexander Volkanovski’s obviously not happy about being passed over for a title shot. But, the rising featherweight admits if it had to happen, he’s glad it was done for Frankie Edgar.
Prior to facing Jose Aldo last… Read More
Report: Max Holloway – Frankie Edgar Bout Close to Being Set
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a win over Jose Aldo last weekend, it looks like the legendary Frankie Edgar will challenge UFC 145 champ, Max Holloway next.
According to a recent report from ESPN, the UFC is… Read More
UFC 237: Jessica Andrade Takes 115 Crown, Jared Cannonier Stops Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 237, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the main event, Jessica Andrade took the strawweight title from Rose Namajunas by knocking the star out with a slam in round… Read More
UFC 237 Weigh-In Results: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade Official, Bethe Correia Way Over
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over for UFC 237 tomorrow, and all of the planned bouts are official except for one.
Strawweight champ Rose Namajunas came in at 114.5 for the main event, as did challenger Jessica Andrade.… Read More
UFC Fortaleza Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fortaleza, which will feature a rematch between bantamweight contenders Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes in the main event.
Moraes tipped the scales at 135 for the bout and Assuncao came… Read More
Jon Jones Discusses GOAT Debates, Says Fans Are “Very Quick” to Forget Fighter’s Accomplishments
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has been mentioned in greatest of all time debates for years now, but the former light-heavyweight champ says he doesn’t focus on whether he’s the GOAT.
Although Jones has been criticized by some for his issues… Read More
Report: UFC Hoping to Book Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Jeremy Stephens
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to work on its early, 2019 schedule, and according to reports, the promotion’s hoping to book Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Jeremy Stephens.
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani recently reported that the UFC is working on booking… Read More
UFC 231: Max Holloway Continues to Insist He’ll be Ready & on Weight
By FCF Staff
Max Holloway has continued to field questions about his health and his ability to make weight for his latest title defense. Bur the UFC’s featherweight champ continues to insist he’ll be ready for Saturday’s bout.
Due to Holloway’s… Read More
UFC 231 Max Holloway Vs. Brian Ortega Betting Preview
Max Holloway has been unstoppable since he lost to the “Notorious” Conor McGregor as a 21-year-old back in 2013. Since that defeat, he has gone 12 fights without losing and Holloway managed to capture the belt in spectacular fashion.… Read More
Conor McGregor Opens as Slight Favorite Over Donald Cerrone
The next chapter in the story of MMA former champion Conor McGregor looks like it could be set. While a date and venue are yet to be determined, hopefully the highly awaited fight between McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone becomes… Read More
UFC Denver: Yair Rodriguez on What he Expects From “The Korean Zombie”
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung earned the nickname “The Korean Zombie” due to his unbelievable ability to absorb punishment, and recently Yair Rodriguez weighed in on what he’s expecting from the rugged vet.
Rodriguez will battle Jung in the… Read More
Report: New Date For Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega Verbally Agreed To
By FCF Staff
After a scheduled bout for UFC 226 fell through last month, Max Holloway and Brian Ortega have reportedly, verbally agreed to fight at UFC 231.
Holloway withdrew from UFC 226 just days out, after experiencing concussion like… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 30 Delivers Lowest Ratings in Series History
By FCF Staff
Although UFC on FOX 30 appeared to be highly anticipated throughout the MMA world, it’s being reported that Saturday’s card was the least watched event of the series.
The Calgary event featured a rematch between lightweight contenders… Read More